Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Briarcliff High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarcliff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Briarcliff High School's student population of 533 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Briarcliff High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥95%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
67%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briarcliff High School?
The graduation rate of Briarcliff High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Briarcliff High School?
533 students attend Briarcliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Briarcliff High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcliff High School?
Briarcliff High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Briarcliff High School offer ?
Briarcliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarcliff High School part of?
Briarcliff High School is part of Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District.
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